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I like it as well.

I don't necessarily agree. The formula they use to weight runs by ballpark doesn't really look at who plays there. For example, a division like the AL East with higher scoring team is going to skew the numbers one way whereas the NL central in previous years with the Reds (not the current version) Brewers and Pirates really would skew it the other way. These really change the "opportunity" to score runs and skews the ballpark weighting. All of these stats have their limitations. However, actually scoring runs is the way teams actually win games. RBI and runs scored still have their value.

You cant equate a major league sports team to the regular world. It's pretty rare that the workers make millions more than the management in the real world. You have to deal with those egos and the way it is done is with other players because the players dont listen to a manager making millions less than them when they arent at least somewhat happy. This is the primary job of an MLB manager. Otherwise you wind up with Chris Sale shredding jerseys or LaRoche having his kid live in the clubhouse.

I disagree. Things like leadership should be rewarded. I know Boras does an extensive presentation about what an athlete can bring to the community and uses it as part of his value for the client during negotiations.

How do you know it a shady and misleading number? If it is then we sure cant trust your 60 % either. No matter which way you look at it the overall money going to the players isn't far out of line.

That doesnt take into consideration all of the non-statistical variables then. That could hurt some players.

But who would decide on the RFA if both sides presented their case?

Players already get 55% of the revenue. It's not like the owners are gouging them.

they'll know more this year at Charlotte. Birmingham is notoriously hard on power numbers.

How would they do this? There isn't a cap like basketball where they can determine the share of the revenue that goes to the players. The share for the players is usually around 55% but it isn't determined in any formal way. I do think an MLB payroll floor would be the thing that would help the players the most.

I like these articles. However, in the OF one, can someone be notoriously, well coached? ?

They will have to give up a lot to to allow players to enter FA earlier. If they somehow change the arbitration process it may be as much. In your example, you need to define WAR. Which version? Can the owners come up with their own version. There is no way the owners will agree to something that will accelerate the FA timeclock without substantial sacrifices from the players. Maybe a cap on a % of salary for the RFA. I don't disagree the the RFA concept is a good one I like it, however the players will need to give up something.

Agreed. They will have Grandal and Madrigal for OBP with that roster, hopefully Vaughn will be another.

I thought his quote was that they weren't using "numbers" but were going by how he felt and his fatigue.

I don't necessarily agree with the rank but I understand why they did it. "Experts" really value walks and patience. This lineup has a weakness there. They have power but the contact/patient skill is low.

We totally disagree on just about everything here. However, I do agree that it is laying the groundwork for the next CBA. It will be intewresting what the players have to give up for this system to change. I suspect it will center around changing arbitration not FA. Arbitration for the owners is the single biggest factor for artificial salary inflation.

I'm more concerned about how Robert is with his high strikeout rate. I fully expect him to really struggle early on. I'm convinced Madrigal will hit. He will not have under a .650 OPS for a full season. His contact skills are just too good.

Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. I've never played the game at that level, I just go by my discussions with players during games, of course it was 30 years ago. The stats really don't seem to support the idea either. It would seem to be an advantage and maybe in that one situation you mentioned it is by that is a very small percentage of at bats.

No doubt on the intent to cheat part. Some of the reason is the mental part. Some players do think it helps and when swinging a bat even the smallest advantage can help. However, looking at your stats, it didn't really seem to help.

I think it's because of what I said earlier. While sign stealing does give some advantage, it's really not that big of an advantage. Just knowing fastball or off speed doesnt tell you location or which off speed pitch to gauge the break. There are many players who prefer not to know because it messes with their thought process.

How could you not make it to the town with the greatest high school team name in the state, the Hoopeston Cornjerkers.

Unfortunately, there always be racism/bigotry. There always going to be people who need to blame others for their issues whether its race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or religion. In today's environment you can even throw political party in there.

It would be really difficult to use the camera and computer in the clubhouse on the road. An attendant would easily see it and report it to the home team.

When I heard it, I thought the Bears were bringing in a new backup QB. I remember him as a QB in the Big 10. ? They do need a cornerback as well.

Even the younger ones.